The first young tree is dedicated to John Jones O.B.E Freeman of Abingdon and Lucca. At the dedication ceremony, the last part of the hole was patted level by his widow Jean, who lives in one of those flats on the far bank of the Ock. This tree has been planted at the town end of the Ock Valley Walk, and the flats behind are Cygnet Court.

The next two trees are in the Albert Park with Albert in the background. Those cages have been put round them by Christs Hospital, the ancient charity that runs the park.

The final three young trees were put in recently to replace some felled chestnut trees near the bottom of Caldecott Road. Only the middle of the three is still standing. The other two are broken off.

There is something in todays society doesn’t let young trees grow.